# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Maanawatia a Matariki is back for 2026 ✨   

Nau mai, haere mai, join us to celebrate the rising of the star cluster Matariki that marks our Maaori New Year - Te Maatahi o te Tau ?   

Rally your whaanau and friends together and enjoy a night of rekareka (fun) and entertainment.   

? Friday 10 July 
? 3pm – 7pm   
? Innes Common, Hamilton Lake   

The arrival of Matariki is a sign for people to gather and celebrate new life, remember those who’ve passed and to plan for the future.   

What can you expect?
- Ngaa Maakete (markets) 
- Ngaa mahi a ngaa tamariki (children’s activities)  
- Taraka kai (food trucks)  
- Ngaa whakaaturanga ora (live performances).

We can't wait to see you there!  

For more event information ? https://hamilton.govt.nz/your-city/city-events/maanawatia-a-matariki/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Event
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hamilton/free-event-maanawatia-a-matariki/200030248391222
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3052

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hamilton
- **state**: WK
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake
- **lat**: -37.799702396286
- **long**: 175.2697238952
- **full address**: Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki being held?
  - **A:** Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake, Hamilton, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki?
  - **A:** Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki is organized by Hamilton City Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free event: Maanawatia a Matariki is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hamilton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 3,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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